What. A. Weekend!

To everyone who helped bring our inaugural Pelham Fringe Festival to life: CONGRATULATIONS!

A sold-out house. A welcome from the Mayor. Incredible work onstage. And a community buzzing about what we created—and asking what's next.

We set out to make something special, and we did. The talent, generosity, ambition, and collaborative spirit of this group are extraordinary. I'm so proud of what we've built together. Here's a quick recap from the show!

And we're just getting started.

First, some big news: Pelham Fringe, Inc. is officially incorporated as a New York nonprofit! We're now working with our fantastic attorney, Madeline Tully, toward federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. An exciting step toward building something with real staying power.

COMING UP AT PELHAM FRINGE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 7–9 PM
Festival Debrief + Celebration!
Home of Karen Pursel | Address in Discord

We'll spend the first 40 minutes talking about what worked, what we learned, and what we can do even better next time. Then we celebrate! Come raise a glass to everything we accomplished together.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 | 7–9 PM
Under the Influence: Annie Baker
Meridian | 1 Wolfs Lane, Pelham

The creative work resumes! We'll read and explore scenes by acclaimed playwright Annie Baker, then challenge our writers to take that inspiration and create original 10-minute plays. Actors, writers, and observers welcome.

RSVP ASAP: info@pelhamfringe.org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | 7–9 PM
Improv Lab with Jim Ewing, Carolyn Marie Wright & Jill Friedman
Meridian | 1 Wolfs Lane, Pelham

Join our Second City-trained improvisers for a playful, practical workshop exploring improv techniques and how they can elevate scripted work. Come play or observe!

RSVP: info@pelhamfringe.org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | 7–9 PM
After the Influence: Annie Baker
Meridian | 1 Wolfs Lane, Pelham

The new work hits the room! We'll read the original 10-minute plays inspired by our October 29 session. Come read, listen, and be part of the development process.

RSVP: info@pelhamfringe.org

HELP BUILD WHAT'S NEXT

Pelham Fringe is growing, and we're looking for people who want to help shape its future—not just onstage, but behind the scenes.

We're seeking potential Board members and collaborators with expertise in finance, fundraising, governance, technology, operations, and organizational leadership. People who love the arts and want to help build something exceptional.

And we're expanding into film. We want to connect with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, producers, and technical creatives interested in developing original narrative work together. Our vision is to build an in-house creative team capable of taking great material from page to stage to screen.

Know someone? Make the introduction! info@pelhamfringe.org

The festival was a beginning, not a finish line. We've seen what this community can create together. Now let's see how far we can take it.

Onward!

Kate